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Ct scan done and it showed that i have lingular pleural parenchymal scarring? what does this mean and how it happens? is pulmonary embolism a cause?

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

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A prior PE: could be a cause, but also any prior inflammatory, infectious, or traumatic process that injures the lung could cause scarring.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/24/2017

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A member asked:

Ct scan done and it showed that i have lingular pleural parenchymal scarring? what does this mean and how it happens? is pulmonary embolism a cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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